LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — The state’s attorney general wants to block the release of a man who murdered two girls in the late 1960s.

Theodore Glenn Williams killed two West Michigan girls 47 years ago.

One of those girls was 7-year-old Sonya Santa Cruz of Grand Rapids. Her body was found weeks later buried in paperwork that belonged to Williams, according to a release from the attorney general’s office. The other victim was a 13-year-old from Sparta. Williams later led police to her body in Newaygo County.

Under the terms of a deal, Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Sonya’s death. Classified as a criminal sexual psychopath, he was committed to a state psychiatric hospital.

Now 75 years old, he is seeking release. Because he is labeled a criminal psychopath under a law no longer in use, he may be released if he can prove he is no longer a danger to anyone.

WOOD TV8 provides commenting to allow for constructive discussion on the stories we cover. In order to comment here, you acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Terms of Service. Commenters who violate these terms, including use of vulgar language or racial slurs, will be banned. Please be respectful of the opinions of others. If you see an inappropriate comment, please flag it for our moderators to review.